Vasanthi Raman
World of the Banaras Weaver: A Culture in Crisis
World of the Banaras Weaver: A Culture in Crisis
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This book explores the interwoven life of Hindu-Muslim relations in the Banarasi sari industry, highlighting the dissonance between representations of the city as a sacred Hindu place and its essential plural character. It examines the lives of Banaras Muslims in the social and economic matrix of the sari industry, explores how women negotiate between home, family, and their place in the artisanal industry, and sheds light on their fast-changing world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of communalism in everyday India, employing the metaphor of tana-bana, the warp and weft of the renowned Banarasi sari, to vividly reproduce the intricate interplay of Hindu-Muslim relations within the Banarasi sari industry. As the author embarks on an ethnographic exploration in the vibrant city of Banaras in Uttar Pradesh, they unveil the dissonance between the sacred Hindu portrayal of Banaras and its inherent pluralism. Through in-depth examinations of the lives of Banaras Muslims within the social and economic framework of the sari industry, the book highlights the complex negotiations that women undertake as they balance their roles at home, within their families, and within the artisanal sector. Moreover, it sheds light on the rapidly evolving world of the Banaras weavers and their responses to the changing tides. In this second edition, enriched with a new introduction and fresh data, the book takes a retrospective look at the significant developments that have unfolded in the weaving industry over the past decade. This comprehensive volume holds immense appeal to scholars and researchers specializing in social anthropology, gender studies, development studies, sociology, and South Asian studies, offering a profound understanding of the multifaceted dynamics of communalism in contemporary India.
Weight: 671g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367784768
Edition number: 2 New edition
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